ITRM20090471A1 - MANUAL DEVICE FOR BRAKE CONTROL AND ACCELERATOR OF A CAR. - Google Patents

MANUAL DEVICE FOR BRAKE CONTROL AND ACCELERATOR OF A CAR. Download PDF

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ITRM20090471A1
ITRM20090471A1 IT000471A ITRM20090471A ITRM20090471A1 IT RM20090471 A1 ITRM20090471 A1 IT RM20090471A1 IT 000471 A IT000471 A IT 000471A IT RM20090471 A ITRM20090471 A IT RM20090471A IT RM20090471 A1 ITRM20090471 A1 IT RM20090471A1
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Fabrizio Venturini
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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    • B60W10/18—Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
    • B60W2540/00—Input parameters relating to occupants
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60W—CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
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Dispositivo manuale per il comando di freno e acceleratore di un’automobile Manual device for controlling the brake and accelerator of a car

La presente invenzione riguarda un dispositivo manuale per il comando di freno e acceleratore di un’automobile. The present invention relates to a manual device for controlling the brake and accelerator of an automobile.

Più dettagliatamente, l’invenzione riguarda un dispositivo manuale del tipo detto costituito da tre leve imperniate in punti diversi di un telaio e che interagiscono in modo da modulare la frenata e l’accelerazione di un veicolo tramite il movimento di un’unica manopola. More in detail, the invention relates to a manual device of the above type consisting of three levers pivoted in different points of a frame and which interact in such a way as to modulate the braking and acceleration of a vehicle through the movement of a single knob.

Come à ̈ ben noto, nel settore degli strumenti di ausilio alla guida di veicoli da parte di disabili, esistono diversi dispositivi per il comando manuale della azione di accelerazione e frenatura. Essi sono costituiti da più leve, collegate a delle aste di azionamento dei pedali, che occupano molto spazio nell’abitacolo. Per contenere le dimensioni del dispositivo, le leve vengono solitamente posizionate molto in basso, con l’inconveniente che le aste di collegamento o le leve stesse, con il loro movimento, sfregano con le gambe del guidatore o con elementi dell’auto, quali, ad esempio, il sedile o il tunnel centrale. Queste aste, inoltre, in caso di utilizzo della pedaliera con gli arti inferiori, trasmettono il movimento alle leve di comando manuale; per ovviare a tale inconveniente, devono necessariamente essere telescopiche, con le ovvie difficoltà di realizzazione delle stesse e la conseguente diminuzione della solidità dell’intero dispositivo. As is well known, in the field of tools for assisting the driving of vehicles for the disabled, there are various devices for manually controlling the acceleration and braking action. They are made up of several levers, connected to the actuation rods of the pedals, which take up a lot of space in the passenger compartment. To contain the size of the device, the levers are usually positioned very low, with the drawback that the connecting rods or the levers themselves, with their movement, rub with the driver's legs or with elements of the car, such as, for example, the seat or the central tunnel. Furthermore, these rods, in case of use of the pedal board with the lower limbs, transmit the movement to the manual control levers; to obviate this drawback, they must necessarily be telescopic, with the obvious difficulties of making them and the consequent decrease in the solidity of the entire device.

Vi à ̈ quindi la necessità di realizzare un dispositivo di comando manuale che abbia dimensioni contenute, permetta, tramite un unico elemento, di azionare due comandi, sia posizionabile in maniera da non essere d’intralcio ai movimenti del guidatore, né di sfregare contro parti dell’auto e, infine, che permetta l’utilizzo di aste rigide che garantiscano una maggiore solidità della struttura. There is therefore the need to create a manual control device that has contained dimensions, which allows, through a single element, to operate two controls, which can be positioned in such a way as not to hinder the driver's movements, nor to rub against parts of the car and, finally, allowing the use of rigid rods that ensure greater solidity of the structure.

Lo scopo della presente invenzione à ̈, pertanto, quello di realizzare un dispositivo di comando manuale che abbia dimensioni contenute, permetta, tramite un unico elemento di azionare due comandi, sia posizionabile in maniera da non essere d’intralcio ai movimenti del guidatore, né di sfregare contro parti dell’auto e, infine, che permetta l’utilizzo di aste rigide che garantiscano una maggiore solidità della struttura. The purpose of the present invention is, therefore, that of realizing a manual control device that has small dimensions, which, through a single element to operate two controls, can be positioned in such a way as not to be an obstacle to the driver's movements, nor to rub against parts of the car and, finally, to allow the use of rigid rods that guarantee greater solidity of the structure.

La principale innovazione introdotta risiede nel fatto che le leve dell’acceleratore e del freno vengono collocate in un involucro che permette di assicurare un funzionamento che evita, in una situazione di contrazioni alle gambe, l’interferenza (non voluta) da parte di chi guida nella operazione della leva freno e acceleratore. Allo stesso tempo, l’involucro agisce sia da supporto di ancoraggio che per le leve, e per tutti gli accessori, formando un ingombro fisso autoportante e limitato per l’ingombro in vettura. The main innovation introduced lies in the fact that the accelerator and brake levers are placed in a casing that allows to ensure operation that avoids, in a situation of leg contractions, interference (unwanted) by who drives in the operation of the brake and accelerator lever. At the same time, the casing acts both as an anchoring support and for the levers, and for all the accessories, forming a fixed, self-supporting and limited space for the overall dimensions in the car.

Forma pertanto oggetto specifico della presente invenzione un dispositivo manuale per il comando di freno e acceleratore di un’automobile, detto dispositivo comprendendo un corpo, accoppiato al veicolo e che rimane sostanzialmente fermo durante l’utilizzazione del dispositivo, e al cui interno sono previste una prima leva, provvista di impugnatura superiore, sporgente da detto corpo, e mobile indipendentemente dallo stesso, una seconda leva, e una terza leva, e un telaio, detta prima leva essendo imperniata, in posizione sostanzialmente centrale su detto telaio, in maniera tale che, se l’utilizzatore esercita una azione su detta impugnatura, essa può essere spostata in avanti o indietro, detta seconda leva essendo imperniata superiormente su detto telaio, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, la parte superiore della prima leva essendo sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta seconda leva, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore, detta terza leva essendo imperniata inferiormente su detto telaio, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, l’estremità inferiore della prima leva essendo sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta terza leva, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore, l’estremità libera della seconda leva essendo accoppiata con mezzi di azionamento del freno, e l’estremità libera della terza leva essendo accoppiata con mezzi di azionamento dell’acceleratore. Therefore, the specific object of the present invention is a manual device for controlling the brake and accelerator of a car, said device comprising a body, coupled to the vehicle and which remains substantially stationary during use of the device, and inside which are a first lever, provided with an upper handle, protruding from said body, and movable independently from it, a second lever, and a third lever, and a frame, said first lever being pivoted, in a substantially central position on said frame, in a manner such that, if the user exerts an action on said handle, it can be moved forward or backward, said second lever being pivoted at the top on said frame, at one end thereof, the upper part of the first lever being shaped in in such a way as to interfere with said second lever, in the form of an upper kinematic torque, said third lever being pivoted in on the top of said frame, at one of its ends, the lower end of the first lever being shaped in such a way as to interfere with said third lever, in the form of an upper kinematic pair, the free end of the second lever being coupled with means for actuating the brake, and the free end of the third lever being coupled with means for actuating the accelerator.

Preferibilmente, secondo l’invenzione, dette seconda leva e terza leva sono provviste di mezzi elastici di richiamo, in particolare una molla, che tende a riportarle nella posizione di riposo o neutra. Preferably, according to the invention, said second lever and third lever are provided with elastic return means, in particular a spring, which tends to bring them back to the rest or neutral position.

Ancora secondo l’invenzione, detto dispositivo à ̈ provvisto di una staffa di fissaggio al veicolo, in particolare una staffa inseribile in fori realizzati nel telaio del sedile. Still according to the invention, said device is provided with a bracket for fixing to the vehicle, in particular a bracket which can be inserted in holes made in the seat frame.

Ulteriormente, secondo l’invenzione, detto telaio prevede due elementi speculari, disposti ai lati del complesso di leve. Furthermore, according to the invention, said frame provides two specular elements, arranged on the sides of the lever assembly.

Preferibilmente, secondo l’invenzione, l’azione di accelerazione si ottiene tirando all’indietro detta prima leva, mentre l’azione di frenatura si ottiene spingendo detta prima leva in avanti. Preferably, according to the invention, the acceleration action is obtained by pulling said first lever backwards, while the braking action is obtained by pushing said first lever forward.

Vantaggiosamente, detta impugnatura può essere dotata di vari altri comandi, quali ad esempio un pulsante di bloccaggio del freno, il clacson, o i comandi per azionare i fari. Advantageously, said handle can be equipped with various other controls, such as for example a brake locking button, the horn, or the controls for operating the headlights.

Ulteriormente, secondo l’invenzione, detto dispositivo può essere previsto nel veicolo sotto al volante, in posizione orizzontale. Furthermore, according to the invention, said device can be provided in the vehicle under the steering wheel, in a horizontal position.

La presente invenzione verrà ora descritta, a titolo illustrativo, ma non limitativo, con l’ausilio delle figure dei disegni allegati, in una delle preferite forme di realizzazione. In particolare: The present invention will now be described, for illustrative but not limitative purposes, with the aid of the figures of the attached drawings, in one of the preferred embodiments. In particular:

la figura 1 à ̈ una vista assonometrica del dispositivo manuale secondo l’invenzione; figure 1 is an axonometric view of the manual device according to the invention;

la figura 2 mostra schematicamente, parzialmente in esplosione, il dispositivo manuale secondo l’invenzione e il suo sistema di ancoraggio ai vari elementi dell’automobile; Figure 2 schematically shows, partially exploded, the manual device according to the invention and its anchoring system to the various elements of the car;

la figura 3 mostra schematicamente il dispositivo secondo l’invenzione, con rimossa una parte dell’involucro esterno, nella fase di funzionamento in cui si aziona l’acceleratore; e figure 3 schematically shows the device according to the invention, with a part of the external casing removed, in the operating phase in which the accelerator is activated; And

la figura 4 mostra schematicamente il dispositivo secondo l’invenzione, con rimossa una parte dell’involucro esterno, nella fase di funzionamento in cui si aziona il freno. Figure 4 schematically shows the device according to the invention, with a part of the outer casing removed, in the operating phase in which the brake is activated.

Osservando le figure allegate, si nota il dispositivo manuale 100 secondo l’invenzione, che comprende un corpo A (costituito da due semigusci), al cui interno sono previsti una prima leva 10, con impugnatura superiore 2, una seconda leva 20, e una terza leva 30, e un telaio 1, che nella forma di realizzazione illustrata prevede due elementi speculari, ma che può essere realizzato differentemente. Observing the attached figures, the manual device 100 according to the invention can be seen, which comprises a body A (consisting of two half-shells), inside which a first lever 10 is provided, with an upper handle 2, a second lever 20, and a third lever 30, and a frame 1, which in the illustrated embodiment provides two specular elements, but which can be made differently.

Detta prima leva 10 à ̈ imperniata in posizione sostanzialmente centrale 11 su detto telaio 1, in maniera tale che, se l’utilizzatore esercita una azione su detta impugnatura 2, può essere spostata in avanti o indietro. Said first lever 10 is hinged in a substantially central position 11 on said frame 1, in such a way that, if the user exerts an action on said handle 2, it can be moved forward or backward.

Detta seconda leva 20 à ̈ imperniata superiormente su detto telaio 1, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, nel punto 22. La parte superiore 13 della leva 10 à ̈ sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta seconda leva 20, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore. Said second lever 20 is hinged at the top on said frame 1, at one end thereof, in point 22. The upper part 13 of the lever 10 is shaped in such a way as to interfere with said second lever 20, in the manner of a kinematic torque superior.

Detta terza leva 30 à ̈ imperniata inferiormente su detto telaio 1, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, nel punto 32. L’estremità inferiore 12 della leva 10 à ̈ sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta terza leva 30, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore. Said third lever 30 is hinged at the bottom on said frame 1, at one end thereof, in point 32. The lower end 12 of the lever 10 is shaped in such a way as to interfere with said third lever 30, in the manner of higher kinematic torque.

L’estremità libera della seconda leva 20 à ̈ accoppiata con un’asta 6 di azionamento del freno, mentre l’estremità libera della terza leva 30 à ̈ accoppiata con un’asta 5 di azionamento dell’acceleratore. I sistemi di accelerazione e frenatura non verranno ulteriormente descritti, in quanto non fanno parte specifica dell’invenzione. The free end of the second lever 20 is coupled with a brake actuation rod 6, while the free end of the third lever 30 is coupled with an accelerator actuation rod 5. The acceleration and braking systems will not be further described, as they are not a specific part of the invention.

Il dispositivo 100 secondo l’invenzione à ̈ inoltre provvisto di una staffa 3 di fissaggio al veicolo. In particolare, in questa soluzione il fissaggio avviene su di una staffa 7, inseribile in fori 4 realizzati nel telaio del sedile 8, così da poter regolare la posizione del dispositivo 100 in funzione delle esigenze dell’utilizzatore. The device 100 according to the invention is also provided with a bracket 3 for fixing to the vehicle. In particular, in this solution the fixing takes place on a bracket 7, which can be inserted in holes 4 made in the frame of the seat 8, so as to be able to adjust the position of the device 100 according to the needs of the user.

Agendo sull’impugnatura 2, esercitando una spinta, in questa forma di realizzazione indietro, ovverosia richiamando a sé la leva 10, l’estremità inferiore 12 della leva 10 agisce sulla leva 30, facendola ruotare con una escursione pari alla corsa completa dell’acceleratore. Ovviamente l’utilizzatore può modulare l’azione, decidendo quanto accelerare o meno. Sul punto di imperniamento 32 della leva 30 à ̈ prevista una molla 33 di richiamo che tende a riportare la leva 30 in posizione di riposo non appena si elimina la spinta esercitata sulla stessa dalla leva 10, evitando così il rischio che il veicolo rimanga involontariamente accelerato. Acting on the handle 2, exerting a push, in this embodiment backwards, that is by recalling the lever 10 to itself, the lower end 12 of the lever 10 acts on the lever 30, causing it to rotate with an excursion equal to the complete stroke accelerator. Obviously the user can modulate the action, deciding how much to accelerate or not. On the pivot point 32 of the lever 30 there is a return spring 33 which tends to return the lever 30 to its rest position as soon as the thrust exerted on it by the lever 10 is eliminated, thus avoiding the risk that the vehicle remains involuntarily accelerated.

Agendo invece sulla manopola 2, esercitando una spinta in avanti, l’estremità superiore della leva 10 agisce sulla leva 20, facendola ruotare attorno al fulcro 22 con una escursione pari alla corsa completa del freno. Acting instead on the knob 2, exerting a forward thrust, the upper end of the lever 10 acts on the lever 20, making it rotate around the fulcrum 22 with an excursion equal to the complete stroke of the brake.

Ovviamente anche in questo caso, l’utilizzatore può modulare l’azione, decidendo quanto frenare. Sul punto di imperniamento 22 della leva 20 à ̈ prevista una molla 23 di richiamo che tende a riportare la leva 20 in posizione di riposo non appena si elimina la spinta esercitata sulla stessa dalla leva 10. Obviously also in this case, the user can modulate the action, deciding how much to brake. On the pivot point 22 of the lever 20 there is a return spring 23 which tends to return the lever 20 to its rest position as soon as the thrust exerted on it by the lever 10 is eliminated.

Come si osserva, con il dispositivo 100 secondo l’invenzione si fornisce all’utilizzatore un sistema estremamente semplice e gestibile con una sola mano per accelerare e frenare. La direzione di accelerazione e frenata ovviamente potrebbe anche essere invertita. Inoltre, il dispositivo secondo l’invenzione à ̈ strutturato in maniera tale da garantire l’eliminazione di qualsiasi azione di accelerazione durante la frenata, in quanto per frenare si deve necessariamente interrompere l’azione di accelerazione. As can be seen, the device 100 according to the invention provides the user with an extremely simple and one-handed system for accelerating and braking. The direction of acceleration and braking could of course also be reversed. Furthermore, the device according to the invention is structured in such a way as to guarantee the elimination of any acceleration action during braking, since to brake the acceleration action must necessarily be interrupted.

Vantaggiosamente, come detto, l’impugnatura 2 può essere dotata di vari altri comandi, quali ad esempio un pulsante di bloccaggio del freno, il clacson, o i comandi per azionare i fari. Advantageously, as mentioned, the handle 2 can be equipped with various other commands, such as for example a brake locking button, the horn, or the commands to operate the headlights.

In quel che precede, sono state descritte le preferite forme di realizzazione, ma à ̈ da intendersi che gli esperti del ramo potranno apportare modificazioni e cambiamenti senza con ciò uscire dal relativo ambito di protezione, come definito dalle rivendicazioni allegate. In the foregoing, the preferred embodiments have been described, but it is to be understood that those skilled in the art will be able to make modifications and changes without thereby departing from the relative scope of protection, as defined by the attached claims.

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RIVENDICAZIONI 1. Dispositivo manuale per il comando di freno e acceleratore di un’automobile, detto dispositivo essendo caratterizzato dal fatto di comprendere un corpo, accoppiato al veicolo e che rimane sostanzialmente fermo durante l’utilizzazione del dispositivo, e al cui interno sono previste una prima leva, sporgente da detto corpo, e mobile indipendentemente dallo stesso, provvista di impugnatura superiore, una seconda leva, e una terza leva, e un telaio, detta prima leva essendo imperniata, in posizione sostanzialmente centrale su detto telaio, in maniera tale che, se l’utilizzatore esercita una azione su detta impugnatura, essa può essere spostata in avanti o indietro, detta seconda leva essendo imperniata superiormente su detto telaio, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, la parte superiore della prima leva essendo sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta seconda leva, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore, detta terza leva essendo imperniata inferiormente su detto telaio, in corrispondenza di una sua estremità, l’estremità inferiore della prima leva essendo sagomata in maniera tale da interferire con detta terza leva, a guisa di coppia cinematica superiore, l’estremità libera della seconda leva essendo accoppiata con mezzi di azionamento del freno, e l’estremità libera della terza leva essendo accoppiata con mezzi di azionamento dell’acceleratore. CLAIMS 1. Manual device for controlling the brake and accelerator of a car, said device being characterized in that it comprises a body, coupled to the vehicle and which remains substantially stationary during use of the device, and inside which there are a first lever, protruding from said body, and independently movable therefrom, provided with an upper handle, a second lever, and a third lever, and a frame, said first lever being pivoted, in a substantially central position on said frame, in such a way that, if the user exerts an action on said handle, it can be moved forward or backward, said second lever being pivoted above on said frame, in correspondence with one of its extremities, the upper part of the first lever being shaped so such as to interfere with said second lever, in the form of an upper kinematic pair, said third lever being pivoted below on said tel at one end, the lower end of the first lever being shaped in such a way as to interfere with said third lever, as an upper kinematic torque, the free end of the second lever being coupled with actuation means of the brake, and the free end of the third lever being coupled with means for actuating the accelerator. 2. Dispositivo secondo la rivendicazione 1, caratterizzato dal fatto che dette seconda leva e terza leva sono provviste di mezzi elastici di richiamo che tende a riportarle nella posizione di riposo o neutra. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that said second lever and third lever are provided with elastic return means which tends to bring them back to the rest or neutral position. 3. Dispositivo secondo la rivendicazione 2, caratterizzato dal fatto che detti mezzi elastici sono costituiti da una molla. 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that said elastic means consist of a spring. 4. Dispositivo secondo una delle rivendicazioni precedenti, caratterizzato dal fatto che detto dispositivo à ̈ provvisto di una staffa di fissaggio al veicolo, in particolare una staffa inseribile in fori realizzati nel telaio del sedile. 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said device is provided with a bracket for fixing to the vehicle, in particular a bracket which can be inserted into holes made in the seat frame. 5. Dispositivo secondo una delle rivendicazioni precedenti, caratterizzato dal fatto che detto telaio prevede due elementi speculari, disposti ai lati del complesso di leve. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said frame provides two specular elements, arranged on the sides of the lever assembly. 6. Dispositivo secondo una delle rivendicazioni precedenti, caratterizzato dal fatto che l’azione di accelerazione si ottiene tirando all’indietro detta prima leva, mentre l’azione di frenatura si ottiene spingendo detta prima leva in avanti. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the acceleration action is obtained by pulling said first lever backwards, while the braking action is obtained by pushing said first lever forward. 7. Dispositivo secondo una delle rivendicazioni precedenti, caratterizzato dal fatto che detta impugnatura à ̈ dotata di vari altri comandi, quali ad esempio un pulsante di bloccaggio del freno, il clacson, o i comandi per azionare i fari. 7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said handle is equipped with various other controls, such as for example a brake locking button, the horn, or the controls for operating the headlights. 8. Dispositivo secondo una delle rivendicazioni precedenti 1-3 e 5-7, caratterizzato dal fatto che detto dispositivo può essere previsto nel veicolo sotto al volante, in posizione orizzontale.8. Device according to one of the preceding claims 1-3 and 5-7, characterized in that said device can be provided in the vehicle under the steering wheel, in a horizontal position.
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